Similes and Metaphors Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 11: Similes and metaphors · Set 353 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Like / as … as, or IS): Simile: uses “like” or “as … as” (as cold as ice, ran like the wind). Metaphor: says one thing IS or WAS another, with no like or as (the moon was a silver plate). Neither: an ordinary sentence that compares nothing (we ate rice for dinner).

1. 1.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as a feather” (a) dark (b) heavy (c) light
2. 2.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “Grandpa reads the newspaper every day.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
3. 3.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “My little brother is a chatterbox.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
4. 4.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The children played cricket after school. (b) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (c) The tired dog snored like a tractor.
5. 5.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The cat sat on the warm mat.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
6. 6.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The baby slept like a log. (b) The teacher wrote the date on the board. (c) The clouds were cotton balls in the sky.
7. 7.Complete the simile:
   “as ___ as an ox” (a) strong (b) tiny (c) weak
8. 8.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The children chattered like a flock of parrots.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
9. 9.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
   “The library is a treasure chest of stories.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
10. 10.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a pancake” (a) tall (b) round (c) flat
11. 11.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Kabir ran like the wind to catch the bus.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
12. 12.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The playground was an oven in May.” (a) neither (b) metaphor (c) simile
13. 13.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a lion” (a) soft (b) brave (c) slow
14. 14.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The baby slept like a log.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
15. 15.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as snow” (a) noisy (b) black (c) white
16. 16.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as grass” (a) green (b) red (c) loud
17. 17.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a tortoise” (a) slow (b) fast (c) loud
18. 18.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a giraffe” (a) tall (b) short (c) round
19. 19.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The new shoes shone like stars.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
20. 20.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The feather was as light as air. (b) The bus stopped at the school gate. (c) Our teacher is a fountain of ideas.
21. 21.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The runner was as quick as lightning. (b) The library is a treasure chest of stories. (c) The shop sells pencils and erasers.
22. 22.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a rock” (a) hard (b) soft (c) fluffy
23. 23.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandma’s garden is a rainbow of flowers. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) The road was as straight as a ruler.
24. 24.Which sentence is a simile? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The wrestler was as strong as an ox. (c) My little brother is a chatterbox.
25. 25.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The teacher wrote the date on the board.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
26. 26.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The old car was a tired donkey on the hill.” (a) simile (b) metaphor (c) neither
27. 27.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The water was as clear as glass.” (a) metaphor (b) neither (c) simile
28. 28.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The kitten’s fur felt like silk.” (a) neither (b) simile (c) metaphor
29. 29.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) Her smile was as bright as the sun. (c) The library is a treasure chest of stories.
30. 30.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as an owl” (a) wise (b) silly (c) foolish
31. 31.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) The moon was a silver plate in the sky. (b) Kabir finished his homework early. (c) Grandpa’s beard is as white as snow.
32. 32.Which sentence is a simile? (a) My little brother is a chatterbox. (b) The fireworks burst like giant flowers. (c) Meera watered the plants in the morning.
33. 33.Complete the simile:
    “as ___ as a bee” (a) silent (b) lazy (c) busy
34. 34.Which sentence is a metaphor? (a) Grandpa reads the newspaper every day. (b) The runner was as quick as lightning. (c) The playground was an oven in May.
35. 35.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The moon was a silver plate in the sky.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
36. 36.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “Dad is a walking dictionary.” (a) metaphor (b) simile (c) neither
37. 37.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The puppy’s nose was as cold as ice.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
38. 38.Is this a simile, a metaphor or neither?
    “The children played cricket after school.” (a) simile (b) neither (c) metaphor
39. 39.Which sentence is a simile? (a) His heart was a drum during the race. (b) The dog barked at the postman. (c) The water was as clear as glass.
40. 40.Which sentence is a simile? (a) The train left the station at nine. (b) The old car was a tired donkey on the hill. (c) The stars twinkled like tiny diamonds.

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